Library Spaces

Seating:: (80) Study Carrels

Blue level Group Study Room (C)

Room 7C

Library

Seating:: Two 6-person tables. Additional seating available.
Equipment:: Whiteboard

Blue level Group Study Rooms (A & B)

Rooms 5A & 6B

Library

Seating:: Up to 4 people at 2 writing desks
Equipment:: Chalkboard, PC desktop

Brownlee Group Study Suite

Rooms G101.2 & G101.3

Library

Seating:: 4 (each room)
Equipment:: Chalkboard

Carrels

3rd & 4th floors

Library

Seating:: 400+

Class of 1928 Lounge

Library

Seating:: 10
Equipment:: Soft seating

Class of 1937 Computer Lab

Library

Seating:: 20
Equipment:: Computer work station

Class of '37 Memorial Reading Room, soft seating room and carrel room

Class of 1937 Memorial Reading Room

Room 507

Library

Seating:: 34 carrels; 2 tables with 4 chairs each; soft seating for 8
Equipment:: Soft seating

For graduate student use only.

Class of 1941 Group Study Room

Room 252

Library

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: Whiteboard

Class of 1952 Lounge

Library

Seating:: 6 tables with 4 chairs each; 13 soft chairs
Equipment:: Soft seating

Class of 1953 Group Study Suite

Rooms 254 & 255

Library

Seating:: 4 (each room)
Equipment:: Whiteboard

Class of 1955 Consultation Room

Room 248

Library

Seating:: 3
Equipment:: LCD screen & integrated computer system, Whiteboard

Class of 1956 Computer Area

Library

Equipment:: Computer work station, Scanners

Class of 1964 Group Study Suite

303 & 304

Library

Seating:: 6 (each room)
Equipment:: Chalkboard, Soft seating

Class of 1971 Lounge

Library

Class of 1974 Classics Resource Room

Room 301

Library

Seating:: 6 carrels; 2 small tables

Class of 1979 Africana Studies Resource Room

Room 305

Library

Seating:: 16
Equipment:: 80" LED/LCD screen & integrated computer system, Computer work station, Whiteboard

Class of 1985 Study Lounge

Library

Seating:: 10

Class of 2003 Parents Group Study Room

Room 409

Library

Seating:: 6
Equipment:: Chalkboard

Class of 2003 Parents Study Lounge

Library

Seating:: 5 tables with 4 chairs each; 10 soft chairs
Equipment:: Soft seating

Computer Workstations

Library

Equipment:: Computer work station

Ebert Lounge

Library

Seating:: 30
Equipment:: Soft seating

Education Commons Group Study Rooms for 10

Rooms 225, 226, & 235

Library

Education Commons

Seating:: 10 (each room)
Equipment:: 80" LED/LCD screen & integrated computer system, PC desktop, Whiteboard

Education Commons Group Study Rooms for 5

Rooms 228, 229, & 231

Library

Education Commons

Seating:: 5 (each room)
Equipment:: 46" LED/LCD screen & integrated computer system, PC desktop, Whiteboard

Education Commons Group Study Room for 4

Room 230

Library

Education Commons

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: 46" LED/LCD screen & integrated computer system, PC desktop, Whiteboard

A. Edward Allinson Group Study Room

Room 250

Library

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: Whiteboard

Egyptian Study Space

Library

Levy Dental Medicine Library

Seating:: 24

Electronic classroom

Room LL02A

Library

Equipment:: PC laptop

Use of this space is restricted to Dental School faculty, students, and staff.

Ormandy Center and bust of Eugene Ormandy

Eugene Ormandy Music & Media Center

Room 424

Library

Albrecht Music Library

Seating:: 36
Equipment:: 32"monitor, Ableton Push, Blu-Ray player, Cassette player, CD player, DVD player, Flat-screen monitor, Laser disc player, Mac Pro, Macbook Pro laptop, Mackie preamp, Microphone, MIDI keyboard, Neumann TLM 103 condenser mic, Novation Circuit, Shure SM-7 microphone, Turntable, VHS videocassette player, Yamaha Reface CS

Folios Study Space

Library

Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts

Seating:: 12

Furness Shakespeare Library

Room 628

Library

Seating:: 14

Goldstein Undergraduate Study Center

G101 Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

Library

Seating:: 56
Equipment:: iMac, Lockers (12 hours)

The use of the Goldstein Undergraduate Study Center, including Rosengarten Reserve, is restricted to PennCard holders.

Ground Floor Reading Room

Room G4J

Library

Seating:: (16) tables / (80) seats, (24) carrels, (6) soft seating

Ground level Group Study Rooms (D, E, F & G)

Study Rooms D, E, F & G

Library

Levy Dental Medicine Library

Seating:: Up to 4 people
Equipment:: Whiteboard - rolling

Group study rooms

Rooms LL02D, LL03, LL04, LL05, LL12, LL13

Library

Use of these spaces is restricted to Dental School faculty, students, and staff.

Group study rooms

Rooms 117 - 120

Library

Weigle Information Commons

Seating:: 4-6
Equipment:: iMac, Monitor on articulated arm, Whiteboard

Group Study Rooms

Rooms 4004-7 & 4005-7

Library

Levy Dental Medicine Library

Seating:: 5 to 6 (each room)
Equipment:: Mediascape table

Group study rooms

Rooms 315 & 316

Library

Seating:: 6

Use of these spaces is restricted to Dental School faculty, students, and staff.

Joseph B. Glossberg Seminar Room

Room 247

Library

Seating:: 12
Equipment:: Conference phone, Overhead projector, PC desktop, Webcam, Whiteboard

Assistive technology enables people with disabilities to use computers, software, and other equipment independently. The Butler Assistive Technology Room provides private, self-service, round-the-clock access to a state-of-the-art space with software and hardware to facilitate and enhance learning.

Collaborative teaching

Collaborative spaces allow for active learning and group problem-solving activities. These spaces facilitate peer-to-peer learning and can be appropriate for course instruction or individual events. Please see individual room details for available technology.

Computer classroom

Computer classrooms are equipped with computer projection technology and a master demonstration station for instructors while individual workstations allow students to have a hands-on learning experience.

Computer workstations

Computer workstations can be found throughout the Penn Libraries, most requiring a PennKey and password for access. Check individual computing areas for equipment, printing, and software availability. http://guides.library.upenn.edu/computingindex

Digital technology lab

Digital technology labs offer members of the Penn Community the use of state-of-the-art equipment for working with all types of digital media including video, audio, imaging, graphic design and web publishing.

Lookup station

Lookup stations provide computers where you can drop in to check your email, use nearby print stations, or work on a research paper with assistance from library staff.

Group study

Penn Libraries offer a wide variety of group study rooms and booths for both small and large groups. Many of the rooms are equipped with white boards or chalkboards to facilitate brainstorming sessions.

Media production

Whether you are creating a multi-media presentation for a class or simply recording your oral presentation to polish your public speaking skills, Penn Libraries have specially designed facilities to accommodate a wide range of media production tasks from the simple to the sophisticated.

Unreserved seating

Seating that requires no reservation is located in quiet spaces and in areas for informal gatherings. First come, first served. You’ll find a variety of open seating throughout the Penn Libraries, including soft seating, traditional library tables, and individual desks.

Quiet study

Designated areas within the Libraries are for individual, quiet study. Students respectfully refrain from chatting and cell phone use in these areas.

Teaching, seminars, & meetings

These rooms within the Penn Libraries are suitable for teaching, small group meetings, presentations, or webinar viewing. Please see individual room descriptions for seating capacity, equipment accommodations and room reservation details.

Special events

For large-scale meetings and events, Penn Libraries offer reservable spaces with flexible physical accommodations.

Media study

Media study spaces provide students with the facilities and the equipment they need to immerse themselves in Penn Libraries’ rich audio and film collections.

Carrels

Students will find carrels for individual study throughout the Penn Libraries. Van Pelt, Fisher Fine Arts and the Museum libraries offer carrels that can be reserved by registered students and used for library book storage. Please contact the circulation desk of the specific library for details.

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